What is the cheapest way to get from York to Bath?

The cheapest way to get from York to Bath is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from York to Bath?

The fastest way to get from York to Bath is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between York and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between York and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from York to Bath. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Bath Spa via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from York to Bath?

The distance between York and Bath is 242 miles. The road distance is 217.2 miles.

How do I travel from York to Bath without a car?

The best way to get from York to Bath without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £120 - £190.

How long does it take to get from York to Bath?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from York to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Bath bus from?

York to Bath bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Bath train from?

York to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Bath?

The best way to get from York to Bath is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the York to Bath bus arrive?

York to Bath bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Bath train arrive?

York to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from York to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Bath is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from York to Bath.

How do I get a train ticket from York to Bath?

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How do I get a bus ticket from York to Bath?

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Where can I stay near Bath?

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York to Bath - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 15m
£128–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
7h 39m
£25–41
Drive 216 mi
1. Drive from York to Bathcar 216 mi
4h 7m
£53–76
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4h 14m
£61–156
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
8h 35m
£43–106
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
6h 2m
£128–277
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
5h 56m
£138–412
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
6h 1m
£134–313

York to Bath by train

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Distance: 240.4 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between York, England and Bath, England?

Cross Country operates a train from York to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Bus Station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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